Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...on a private moment, and norms being – oh my gosh! – challenged. Written by Lane Michael Stanley and..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

My Old Ass

39-year-old Aubrey Plaza doles out advice to her younger self

"...the emotional extremes of their inner lives, coming-of-age comedy My Old Ass is sweeter without being cloying. That’s why..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...lovers an opportunity to experience the freedom of a balmy summer accompanied by a soundtrack of some of Austin’s..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and More Austin Blues Festival Reviews

Standouts from the Antone’s organizers’ Waterloo Park return

"...reviews from Austin Blues Festival below. – Rachel Rascoe Buddy Guy, Showman and Shredder..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...released a live version of pop-sided R&B deep-dive “Live My Life,” while Keira Nova evolved her Inglewood-raised soul inspiration..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...expanding but still oft-underappreciated range of the Western swing, rockabilly, honky-tonk, and outlaw seams of the roots music mine...."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...As my dear centenarian father-in-law likes to ask about witless comedians:..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Writer, The Editor, and the Filmmaker: The Story of Turn Every Page

Lizzie Gottlieb on her father and LBJ biographer Robert Caro

"...in the audience and you could see them bristle. My father shut that down. He said something like, ‘Oh,..."

Jan. 28, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...Whether by generally balmy weather or lighter viral counts than previous years, Free..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"..."We were young, fast, and loud," drummer Billy Blackmon asserts these days regarding the Skunks, whose engine..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...you doing this?' I get that a lot about [my label] Dialtone Records," checks in one-man preservationist Eddie Stout...."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...Big Bill’s Bill Ball..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...went exploring after hours and found a campground concert, my buddy, the late Conrad Travis, and I stepped carefully..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...a cast of mostly locals fêting icons from 1959 (Buddy Holly included, natch), while the year prior only dialed..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Is Back, Baby!

Mask up, vax up, and join us in person for the 31st annual event

"...host already, LeVar Burton, you don't have to take my word for it...."

Sept. 10, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Watch This: David Beck Feels the Breeze on “Window Unit Blues”

“Chill” songwriter attempts to balance out the universe

"...Beck conceived his new album with a clear intention: “My goal was to make the chillest thing I possibly..."

Sept. 1, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...building that houses the third Chronicle HQ to type my master's thesis about parental warning stickers on CDs into..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

We Have an Issue: And Now for Some Good News

In this week's issue, an optimistic story about Camp Esperanza and a heartfelt sendoff to retiring Music Editor Raoul Hernandez

"...As for me? Raoul has my professional respect – the man hustles hard, does not..."

July 23, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Flatlanders Album Review

Treasure of Love (Rack’em Records/Thirty Tigers)

"...Blame You"), and Johnny Cash intoned by Hancock ("Give My Love to Rose") all land as real and true..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Leon Russell & the Bob Dylan Rumor

Outlaw era deejay Woody Roberts helped produce Willie Nelson's first Fourth of July picnic in this excerpt from his new memoir Horse Racing & Rock 'N' Roll

"...Willie Nelson rose from his chair and shook my hand. Glancing around, I recognized Hank Alrich from his..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Woody Roberts

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...the only misunderstood icon of 1970s music on the bill, as legendary producer Frank Marshall opens the door to..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Select Live Music Reemerges

ACL Live reintroduces in-person audiences, alongside steady outdoor calendars at the Far Out Lounge and Sagebrush on South Congress.

"...Austin Justice Coalition, as well as on a three-band bill in September...."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Checking In: Country Soul Healer Charley Crockett Can Take This and Whatever’s Next

“I’ve made a career out of the most unlikely circumstances”

"...Crockett: I’ve been laid up in South Austin with my lady since March. We’ve disappeared out to the desert..."

July 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Our favorite albums, videos, and performances

"...down to play a new tune he's just written, "Buddy You're Living My Dream," a classic country turn given..."

July 3, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Here are the sounds we’re consuming

"...Buddy Guy, Albert King, Albert Collins, Doyle Bramhall, and Lonnie..."

June 26, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Clarence James Finds Clarity Post-Breakup on Debut

Following high school breakout, 20-year-old Georgetown crooner sticks a jazzy bedroom pop debut

"...concert Clarence James ever attended included him on the bill at Empire Control Room. The 20-year-old developed a smooth..."

June 26, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...of town as a live rehearsal site for Messrs. Billy Gibbons, 70; Dusty Hill, 70; and Austinite Frank Beard,..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...intergalactic assassins to small-town suburbia. Cast: Nita-Josée Hanna, Owen Myre, Adam Brooks, Alexis Hancey, Matthew Ninaber, Steven Vlahos, Kristen..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...wife is brought back into the legend's life with My Darling Vivian; while the convoluted friendship and creative dynamic..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...issue. Hastily returning from Memphis, the singer's chief collaborator, Bill Miller, had no choice but to enlist the rhythm..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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